Occupational and environmental chemical hazards: Cellular and biochemical indices for monitoring toxicity

Book · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5405550

Foa, V; Emmet, E A; Maroni, M; Colombi, A

This book deals with the tools applicable to the investigation of chemical toxicity in a variety of organs in the human host. The papers are composed of an introductory section dealing with general concepts, emphasizing validation and user interpretation of tests, followed by discussions of indices in current or proposed use for toxic effects on hepatic, renal, and nervous system functions in porphyrin metabolism. Also covered are the various methods for the evaluation of human exposure to genotoxic chemicals.

• OSTI ID: 5405550
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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